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Texas A&M TCU SMU Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Texas State SU BYU UNT| Baylor University | West Texas A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
Baylor | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baylor | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Baylor | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Baylor | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (20,709 students vs. 9,242 students)
Baylor vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or West Texas A & M University?
- Baylor University is 712% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 525.8% higher at Baylor than West Texas A & M University ($51,738.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than Baylor ($17,001 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 37.8% lower than costs at Baylor University ($9,860 vs. $13,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than West Texas A & M University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 200.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($22,553 vs. $7,500)
Baylor vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 268 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor or West Texas A & M University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between West Texas A & M University and Baylor.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than West Texas A & M University (72% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $12,100 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/